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Tomatillo vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tomatillos and tamale

  • Tomatillos have more manganese and vitamin C, while tamale has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Tomatillos' daily need coverage for manganese is 6645% higher.
  • Tamale contains 7 times less vitamin C than tomatillos. Tomatillos contain 11.7mg of vitamin C, while tamale contains 1.7mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tomatillos is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tomatillos, raw and Tamales (Navajo).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 2.1% 24% 23% 26% 6% 17% 0.13% 19957% 2.7%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87831%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +314.3%
Contains more IronIron +96.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +572.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1100%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 39% 2% 7.6% 0% 11% 8.1% 35% 9% 13% 0% 25% 5.3% 4.1%
Tamale
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +588.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 1.02 g
Carbs: 5.84 g
Water: 91.63 g
Other: 0.55 g
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more WaterWater +34.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +554.2%
Contains more FatsFats +500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +210.3%
Contains more OtherOther +150.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 22% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.139 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.417 g
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1667.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tomatillo Tamale
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomatillo Tamale DV% diff.
Manganese 153mg 0.174mg 6645%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.54µg 23%
Sodium 1mg 427mg 19%
Protein 0.96g 6.28g 11%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.48mg 11%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 1.7mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.139g 2.396g 10%
Selenium 0.5µg 6µg 10%
Phosphorus 39mg 99mg 9%
Vitamin K 10.1µg 8%
Fats 1.02g 6.12g 8%
Iron 0.62mg 1.22mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.143mg 7%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Calories 32kcal 153kcal 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 2.739g 6%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Fiber 1.9g 3.1g 5%
Potassium 268mg 131mg 4%
Carbs 5.84g 18.12g 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.08mg 3%
Copper 0.079mg 0.063mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.417g 0.688g 2%
Calcium 7mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.59mg 2%
Folate 7µg 15µg 2%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.15mg 0.205mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 3.94g 15.02g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 22mg 0%
Sugar 3.93g 0.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0%
Valine 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomatillo Tamale
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Tomatillo
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2007%
Tomatillo
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomatillo
Tomatillo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tamale
Tamale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tomatillo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168566/nutrients
  2. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.